Police are renewing an appeal to help locate missing Lake Macquarie man Patrick Thaidy, with a community search planned to try and find him.
Mr Thaidy, aged 60, was last seen at his home on Delasala Drive in Macquarie Hills about 12am on Sunday, December 6.
Family members reported him missing to police later that day and officers from Lake Macquarie Police District commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
Police and family members hold grave concerns for Mr Thaidy's welfare due to medical conditions and he's never gone missing this long.
Officers from Lake Macquarie Police District have conducted several searches in bushland in Macquarie Hills, with assistance from several emergency service resources.
A community search will be held on Sunday to try and find Mr Thaidy. Organisers are asking people to meet at Ulinga Park, Cardiff South at 11am.
Police have also released new CCTV images of Mr Thaidy on the day he was last seen.
Police are asking members of the public who may have driven down Macquarie Road or Hillsborough Road on Sunday, December 6 between 9am and midday and who may have dashcam footage, or anyone who may have CCTV along either of these roads to check their footage for Patrick.
He is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, about 175cm tall, with a medium build, short black hair, scruffy facial hair and brown eyes. He is not currently wearing his dentures.
He was last seen wearing a dark coloured long sleeve 'Everlast' shirt, light-grey 'Everlast' tracksuit pants tucked into black socks, and black joggers.
Anyone who may have seen Patrick or knows his whereabouts is urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
